News & Information

Red Rover now offers grooming!
A new grooming salon is now open at Red Rover Pet Services. Appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday.

New $5.99 lunch at the Wildhorse Saloon!
A new lunch offering featuring a chef's market table, hot bar, and salad bar for $5.99 from 11 am - 3 pm. Plus, downtown employees can get a lunch punch card, good for a free lunch on the sixth visit.

Events This Week

Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked "the best musical of the decade," and when it first played Nashville in 2009, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster and was just named "the defining musical of the decade" by The New York Times. Before Dorothy arrived in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. The story of how these two become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.

When floodwaters closed the Schermerhorn, Christopher Cross performed a free outdoor concert for the people of Nashville, a moving and memorable moment in the city's history. This fall, he returns to perform with the orchestra, this time buoyed by the Schermerhorn's outstanding acoustics. This can't-miss event will feature hits including "Sailing," "Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)" and "Ride Like the Wind."

The 25th Annual Progressive Party begins at the Hotel Indigo (315 Union), continues to Printers Alley (between Church and Union), and ends at Whiskey Bent Saloon (306 Broadway). Tickets include complimentary parking, delicious food from downtown restaurants, wine and beer. Plus, musical entertainment at each stop. Ruble and Brenda Sanderson will receive the 2011 Spirit of The DISTRICT Award. Purchase tickets in advance online or buy at the event by arriving at Hotel Indigo by 7 pm (before the party progresses to the second location). Proceeds from this event go to support The DISTRICT's holiday decorations and other projects of The DISTRICT.

The first event in The Art Of series, a fun and educational spirits and beer tasting series. This tasting experience will be led by Jeff Norman, the Jack Daniel Distillery's Master Taster. Enjoy tastings of the world-famous Tennessee distillery’s family of brands: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel and the new Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. Plus, food from Jim and Nick's BBQ. Proceeds will benefit TPAC Education. Purchase an "Artful Taster" package for $75 and attend all three events including "The Art of Yazoo Brewery" on February 23 and "The Art of Corsair Distillery" on April 5.

Calling all Beatles fans! Book signing and meet and greet with Beatles' authors May Pang, Nancy Lee Andrews, Richard Courtney and George Cassidy. Proceeds from book sales will help fund The House the Beatles Fans Built, a new program benefiting Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity.

The "ghost trail" through the museum features prizes and crafts. At stops along the trail there will be chilling ghost stories from Tennessee's past including "The Legend of Davy Crockett." The trail concludes at the tall tales stage where professional storytellers will relate stories about Tennessee. Complimentary refreshments. Costumes are encouraged. Haunted Museum visitors may park for free in the state employee parking lots north and west of the State Capitol.

This two-day event features free art demos, free samples and multiple "make it, take its." See how various art supplies are used; silkscreen your own t-shirt; try your hand at watercolor, oils, origami, markers; make your own artist trading cards and much more!

Join 104.5 The Zone and Coors Light for the ultimate VIP tailgating experience. This event is scheduled before every Titans home game at the Hard Rock Cafe. Meet and greet with Mark Howard and former Titans Blaine Bishop and Kevin Dyson. Enjoy appetizers and Coors Light drink specials. Valet conveniently at the Hard Rock and walk over to the game.

The 4th annual Silver Stars talent competition features singers and musicians from Nashville and Memphis performing before a live audience and celebrity judges to win $7,500 in prize money. This family show includes a variety of entertainment – from blues, country and gospel music to jazz and Latin vocals. Celebrity judges include R&B/rock singer Bonnie Bramlett, Fleetwood Mac’s Billy Burnette, and Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free Silver Stars CD.

Head to the Country Music Hall of Fame for lunch! A live performance by Aaron Tippin at noon with an autograph signing immediately following. Aaron will also be the guest cook of the day! Use the Music City Circuit to get down to the Hall.

ICON's newest model units have been designed by the talented students of O'More College of Design. Preview these models, meet the designers, and learn about what inspired them and how they implemented their unique visions for these one bedroom units. RSVP to events@ICONintheGulch.com

A new 12-week Weight Watchers At-Work series begins Thursday, October 27. Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 11 am to noon in the SunTrust Plaza Building. Weight Watchers is running a special: 12 weeks for the price of 10! Call 615-748-4710 to sign up or for more information.

Hungry? Downtown Dining Options

Did you know that downtown Nashville has over 175 restaurants? Browse our online dining map to find an option near you. You can also narrow your search by cuisine type. Everything that you want to see and do is under the PLAY menu on our website.

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Convention Update

Large groups and events that are downtown October 19 - November 2 include Healthland (600, October 17 - 20), Association of Millwork Distributors (500, October 23 -26), Christian Country Music Association (500, October 24 - 28), American Vacuum Society (2,000, October 30 - November 3), and American Bar Association (225, November 1 - 6). For information concerning conventions, call 615-259-4782. Click here for a complete listing of Nashville conventions: visitmusiccity.com/conventions/.

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